Chris, Lynn and Dad managed the two miles to the church but, dad had had enough by then. Pete and I went the rest of the way and returned with the car. The walk is available on line at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1263733
Still wheat and barley to cut! Father found a four leaf clover among the large variety of flora. aand we stopped at regular intervals to look at the birds on the mersey, mud-flats and sandbanks. Lynn took pictures of the'Childe of Hale'; a renowned wrestler who stood 9 feet 3 inches tall. He is commemorated outside the church-yard in the form of a huge wooden carving representing the man and events significant to the village.
It was then off to Burbo Bank and our usual visit to 'Another Place'
Antony Gormley's figures on the beach. Most were under water because it was high-tide! Ice-creams were enjoyed by all as we walked along the beach. Dad was impressed by the speed at which a P&O ship left Liverpool, passing the new wind-farm, and out to sea.
A quick trip to the supermarket, in Formby, was followed by a visit to Lady Green Nursery.
Here we were fed and watered. Father played hide and seek. I went to look for him through one door as he came out through another.
It was then back home for a lazy rest of the day, with roast beef and all the trimmings in the evening.
We had, as you expect, tales of the expected; ranging from cakes made with pepermint oil, beef dripping and Lynn hitting Eddie Clarry's artificial leg with a plate. What excitement. I didn't know however, that Eddie had lost his leg by standing on a land-mine; the day after the war ended! how unlucky was that!
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